The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser

LLANDILO SATURDAY, July 24th.-Before lr. L.. Powell, Carregcennen, and Col. Lloyd. Pare Hemi. DRUNK AND INCAPABLE. John Simon Thomas, Barbers' Cottage, Manor- t V oliior was charged with the above ofience. P C Robbings deposed to finding defendant drunk arid incapable ^jn the highway In ^sequence of his condition a conveyance had to De hired toi IcL removal to the police-station. He was fined 15s. inclusive. TRANSFER OF LICENCES. The licence of the White Lion Inn was transferred from John Davies to Lewis Thomas, Lester House, Llandilo, and that of the Phcenix Vaults from David Morgan to Christopher Thomas. OCCASIONAL LICENCES. An occasional licence was granted to David Jones. Black Ox, to sell intoxicating liquors on Cilcennen Fieid 011 the occasion of the sports to be held there 011 Bank Boilday.-A similar application was granted in respect to the Agricultural bhow to be Held 011 baturuay, 7th August. WED.NESDAY. -Before Mr. L. N. Powell and Col. P^1." Davies, Cothi Bridge, charged W llham Morris a farm servant, hailing originally from one of the industrial schools, with unlaw fullv and maliciously setting fire to a hay stack at Twyn Farm, Llanegwad. John Jeremy Thomas, Twyn Farm, aid that on the 19th inst., about 12 noon, he went to sharpen the knife of the mowing machine by the gate of the rick-vard, where he remained until about 12.20 p.m. When he left there was no fire in the hay-shed. The place where he was was only about xu yards from the hay-shed and lie could well see the por- tion of the hay which caught fire. When witness was having dinner, William Morris came into the house This was a few minutes after witness's ar- rival. Witness's mother told defendant to take dinner out to Tom, the workman, and defendant immediately left to do so. It would be about 15 minutes between the time witness left the rick-yard and Morris left the house with the dinner. De- fendant would have to go with the dinner through the yard and would have to pass within about 10 yards of the rick-yard, which lie could enter with- out being seen from the house. III about 10 minutes after defendant left witness's sister went out, and in consequence of something she said wit- ness ran to the rick-yard and found the hay on fire. He did not notice any matches or tobacco. The fire was in the lower part of the shed, near the ground, an A on the side next to the house, and in a place visible from the upstairs window. Defendant, was in the habit of smoking. Morris was thinning the garden, whilst witness was sharpening the knives. There was a gate to the rick-yard which he left fastened. Thomas Penn, Twyn Farm, Llanegwad. drainer, stated that on the 19th inst. he was draining on the farm in a field situated about lialf-a-niile from the farm-house. About 12.45 p.m., the servant boy, W-'liain Morris, brought witness his dinner. When h? was alongside of witness. who was then in the drain, defendant drew his attention to the smoke a- the farm-yard, and said, "I think there is a fire up there." Witness then got out of the drain and v )'i'l. the smoke, and remarked. ''They might be binning trash or rubbish." Morris said, "No, I th- Ilk it is the hay that. is on fire." They then heard shouts, and they both ran up to see what was ths matter, and found the hay-nck on fire. Wit- ness could not see very well from where they were where the smoke came from. Prisoner, who was as paffer as witness was to put the fire out, helped to <\i.v water to extinguish it. He could see from ■where he was working that the fire was near the farm-vard. Joseph Young, Twyn Farm, said that on Sunday evening, the 18th inst., he and W llham Morris went down for a walk to Cothi Bridge for the purpose of meeting Charlie Morris, William Morris's brother. They met Charlie coming out of Siloam Chapel. T'ie three then started to walk back to TWYlt Farm On the road near Cothi Bridge the two others asked witness to wait by the Salutation until they re- turned as they were going to fetch some sweets. After they returned P. S. Davies passed. W illiam Morris said, "Wait till Sergt. Davies passes or we will get a summons for buying sweets 011 a Sunday." Subsequently they started for home. After passing the police-station^ William Morris said. 'I will put the hav-shed on fire and it will catch in all the building." Charlie Morris was close by when William said this, and could have heard what his brother said. Soon afterwards William Morris added, "Master and mistress will be as poor as we are. We better go back to London." Charlie was piesent when this was said- Questioned by the prisoner, witness maintained that what he said was quite true. Bv the Bench—There was no other talk between William Morris and myself about his master and mistress except what I have said. Charlie Morris said it would be better for William not to do it after William had said, '"Master and mistress will be as poor as we are," and that they would go back to London. I was in Llandilo on the 19th inst. I left Towyn about 6 a.m. and returned about 2.30 p.m. Charlie Morris, Kincoed, Llanegwad, said that he was with the last witness and his brother, nd they walked together to a little further up than the polite-sergeant's houss. During the time Lis brother, William Morris, did not say he would put the hay on fire and that it would catch all the buildings. He did not say anything about fire. Neither did he say, "Master and mistress will be as poor as we are." But lie did say, "\Ve will both go back to London." Just before he said that the boy came up on horse-back and witness left Young and his brother. After leaving the boy on horse- back he heard his brother say about going back to I.cndon. He advised his brother not to do so as they would get into trouble. Richard Thomas, Towyn Farm, said that on tho 20th inst., he found matches similar to those pro- duced close to the hay. He had had no misunder- standing with the prisoner, who had been with him about nine weeks. His behaviour had not been very bad. He knew of no misunderstanding between prisoner and his wife. Cross-examined by prisoner—I told you on Mon- day that you had put the rick on fire and caught you by the collar. You denied it. You afterwards went upstairs for your card and said you wanted your money. There was 9s. 8d. due to you. P.S Davies stated that about 3.15 p.m. on Mon- day, the 19th inst., he met the prisoner on the road near Llanegwad. He said, "I am going to see you. Thomas, of Twyn, has been beating me. He says I have put his hay-rick on fire. He will not pay mer After going about half-a-mile witness asked prisoner if lie had any matches about him. He pulled out the four boxes now produced, and said, "I have not used any of them," and pointed to the green box. Witness examined one, and said, "There are some matches missing from this and a match has been struck on this box." Prisoner replied that he had not used any of the matches. On the same day witness went with the prisoner to Twyn Farm and into the rick-vard. He said to the pri- soner, "This rick has been put on fire." Witness cautioned him. Prisoner again said, "I have not put it on fire." They went to Twyn Farm house and saw Mrs. Thomas, and witness asked her what happened. She replied that prisoner had put the hay on fire, but she thought it was an accident. She believed that he went out t othe hav-shed to light a cigarette and that the hay caught fire through its being so very windy. Prisoner replied, "No, 1 didn't go near the hay and I didn't smoke at all. Witness afterwards, in prisoner's presence, saw Mr. Thomas, who said, "He's put my hay on fire. Pri- soner denied saying "I didn't do so." Witness asked prisoner then if he had been speaking to any- body about this thing. He said ".No." He then called the witness Young, who came and said, '"1 will tell you how it was. He (meaning prisoner), myself, and his brother, were together. last. night, and lie wanted me to walk to London with him and he would put the place on fire before going." Pri- Ia soner said, "You are a liar." Mr. Thomas said, "Yes, you have put. the hay on fire." Prisoner denied, and said, Welshmen would swear anything against an Englishman. Witness afterwards charged him at the police-station at Llandilo. He again denied, and said Mr. Thomas had struck him and threatened to kick him, that he was going to take dinner to the farm labourer, and that as soon as he got near he heard cries of fife. They went up and as soon as they got near he asked him if he had been smoking, and he replied, ".No, I was out about the farm-yard all the morning. It happened that he had gone down with the dinner. Prisoner ploaded not guilty, and denied on oath the evidence given by the witness Young. He admitted that he did want to go back to London. The Bench did not consider the evidenco suffi- cient to commit, and prisoner was discharged.

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CARMARTHEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held at the Workhouse on Satur- day. Mr. D. L. Jones, Derlwvn, presided. There were also present:—Messrs. John Williams and D. H Davies, Abergwili; David Williams, Abernant; Benj Phillips, Conwil; W. J. Thomas, Llanarthney; W. Rees, Llandawke: E. Williams, Llanlihangel; James Jones, Llangain: John Francis, Llanstephan; Jolii Phillips, Llanwinio; T. Davies, Merthyr; W. H. Thomasl.. Mydrim; David John, St. Clears; D. G. Bowen, St. Clears; William Williams, Llangain Factory (co-opted members); Miss M. A. Thomas, Rev A. F. Mills, and Mr. J. P. Lewis, -armarthen. THE MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported as follows:—"I beg to sub- mit my report for the fortnight ended oil the 23rd inst. Periodicals and magazines were kindly given for the use of the inmates by the following:—Mrs. Lanning, Mrs. Olive (Jolly Tar), Miss Burnhill, and Mr. Taylor (Francis-terrace). Mr. T. Beynon, Old College cchool, conducted Divine service at the House on the 10th inst., and Mission friends on the 17th inst. The Rev. George Dobson, C.P., visited the House on the 21st. The audit of accounts was held at the Board-room from the 19th to 23rd July, by Mr. J. E. Pughe Jones, South Wales District. Mr D. H. Trevor, Commissioner in Lunacy, visited the House on the 21st. The number of inmates in the house on the last day 01 the week was 79 as against bli for the corresponding period last year. The number of casual paupers relieved during the fortnight was 128. I admitted a boy, aged 15 years, on the 23rd inst., brought in by P.S. Phillips." OUTDOOR RELIEF. The reports of the relieving officers showed the amount or outdoor relief distributed during the fort- night ending on the, previous week, 956 paupers, an increase of 8; expenditure, 1;157 2s. 3d., a decrease of JE2 12s. lid., as compared with the corresponding week last year. Second week: 951 paupers, an in- crease of 6; expenditure, J6152 17s. 6d., a decrease of Is. 6d. THE TREASURER'S REPORT. The Treasurer's report showed the balance is hand on the previous Board-day to have been £ 1,860 8s. 5d.. A BLIND BOY'S TYPEWRITING. The following letter which had been written to the Relieving Officer for the Llangendeirne district (Mr. Griffiths) was read Swansea. 224, Carlton terrace. Dear Sir,—I am very pleased that i am able to write these few lines to you as a sample of my type writing after the great interest which i have taken in it. Now i am glad to say i can write my own letters. This writing is done by the touch of the finger only. I think i am getting on with, my working very well as it is harder for those that' start when grown up than those that begins in their younger days. I am very thankful to for the kind- ness and the great interest you have shown towards me. Kindly allow me to close their letter heartily wishing you and your family the best of health and prosperity.—I remain yours truly, F. W. BRETT. It was explained that the writer was a blind boy whom the Guardians had relieved and sent to an in- stitution in Swansea. THE NURSE. A letter was read from the Local Government Board approving of the appointment of Miss Huish as nurse tor the Workhouse. A LUNACY QUESTION. The Clerk said that he had been making enquiries into the case of a lunatic in the Asylum. In the ordinary course, a lunatic found wandering was charged to the Union where he was found until his chargeability was otherwise settled. In this case, the man was found to be chargeable to the Union of Carrick-on-the-uir in Ireland. If he were an ordinary pauper he would be chargeable to Carrick- on-Suir. But there was an Act of Parliament which prevented an Irishman being returned to his own union if lie were a lunatic (laughter). Mr. J. P. Lewis asked why they could not return an Irishman to his own country when they were able to return an Englishman or a Scotsman. Mr. Griffith Morris—They are over full of them in Ireland already (laughter). The Clerk said that a lunatic could not be sent back to Scotland either. Mr. W. J. Thomas asked if Welshmen went mad in Ireland, could they be returned here. The Clerk said that he believed this lunatic could be made chargeable to the county at large.

LLANDILO BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at the Shire Hall, Llandilo, on Saturday, when there were present: The Rev. J. Alban Davies (in the chair). Mrs. M. A. Jones, and Messrs. David es. W. Williams, R. Powell, J. F. James, D. Hammond, J. Lewis, John James, Evan Davies, W. Harries, D. W. Lewis, Pritchard Davies, W. E. Roberts, J. P. Griffiths, D. Thomas, D. Watkins, and W. R. Thomas; the deputy clerk (Mr. D. Jones- Morris), the surveyor (Mr. Evan Jones), the master (Mr. David Evans), and the relieving officers (Messrs. Popkins and Davies). THE HOUSE. The Master reported the number of inmates to be 49, against 51 corresponding period last year. Vag- rants relieved during the fortnight numbered 142, against 141 corresponding period last year. Seven children and caretaker, and five adults, were invited to Swansea on Monday. Railway tickets were given to the children and caretaker by the Methodist Sunday School and for the adults by the Church Sunday School. Tea was given to all. Refresh- ments were given by the Nonconformists of the town. Pocket money was given them by the Taber- nacle Sunday School. Mr. Pritchard Davies, a guardian, looked after them. LLANDEBIE AND THE COUNTY SCHOOL. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Mr. J. W. Nicholas, clerk of the Carmarthenshire County Coun- cil, with reference to the dispute between the parish of Llandebie and the County Council, in which he srated that ho was instructed by his Council to say that unless the sum of J6951 10s. lid., with ten per cent., was paid forthwith, a warrant would be issued. The Deputy Clerk said that, with the overseers, ho attended a committee meeting of the Council, and got a reduction of one amount from £ 328 Is. 9d. to J5525 5s. 9d. Mr. Nicholas assured him he would write to the Local Government Board to ask for power to return to the overseers what they had over- paid for the past three half-years. Mr. Powell expressed the hope that the Clerk and Mr. Nicholas understood each other with regard to the 10 per cent. They wanted as a Council to avoid that. If the money was paid in a week or two perhaps the Council would not insist on it. The Deputy Clerk said he had not yet had the amended precept from Mr. Nicholas. The Chairman asked if they could not send a cheque meanwhile. Mr. W. Williams declared that they were not going to pay the 10 per cent. It was the Council's mistake not theirs. The Deputy Clerk said he would write to Mr. Nicholas to say that the money would be paid by that day fortnight. Mr. J. Lewis said it would have been paid that day if they knew the amount. The subject then dropped.

Rural District Council. A meeting pf this body was held after the meeting of the Board, when the Chairman (Mr. D. W. Lewis, J.P., Brynamman) presided. UTILIZATION OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. The Chairman suggested that it would be a good thing to utilize the help that could be afforded in dealing with matters appertaining to buildings and water works by. members of the different parish councils and the local guardians by calling them to their aid at meetings of the sanitary committee. He had often felt when he was sitting down at such meetings, when subjects outside his own particular district were under consideration, what great assis- tance those who were resident at these centres could render. The great objection urged against the present arrangements was the expense incurred by moving from place to place. This, he thought, would be unnecessary if they could get men of brain and character resident at the places with which they dealt to give their assistance. He made it clear that I10 only wanted these people to deal with minor matters, so far as reporting to the Surveyor, who would afterwards present his report to the Rural District Council. He did not want to give them authority locally to deal with the work. People on the spot were cognizant of the facts and the details concerning many things, and the assistance they could give would often obviate the necessity of the Sanitary Committee travelling about. They had guardians on the spots who could do many things in this direction to save them going about. They were men of character, well read, and possessed of brains. Rev. Alban Davies asked if a seconder was neces- sary before he moved an amendment? Mr. J. F. James did not want to do away with the Sanitary Committee. The Chairman explained that he had no intention of the kind. He merely wished for the Council to get the help which could be given by the guardians and the parish councillors resident in the different localities. He did not wish to do away with the Sanitary Committees. His views were that they could make use of local committees to help them to do the work in Cwmamman, Llandebie, and Glan- amman. where the' work, on account of the build- ings, etc., going on, was increasing by leaps and bounds. It was really more than they could do without adopting something of the kind he had suggested. Mr. Evan Davies wanted to know if the Chairman wished to have two sanitary committees? Did he wish to do away with those not resident in the lower district? The Chairman replied no in respect to the latter query, but suggested local committees in respect to small matters who would only recommend tho matters subsequently coming before the Council for decision. The small committees could give the Council their views, and the Sanitary Committee could deal with the big matters. Mr. Evan Davies-Do you mean to have parish councillors as co-opted members? The Chairman-They are now in a sense. In the result. the matter was postponed for a fortnight, the Chairman stating that he merely threw out the suggestion and had no wish to press it if they were against it. VELINDRE BRIDGE. The agreement between the Council and the con- tractors, Messrs. Evans and Murray. Mountain Ash, for the construction of Yelindre Bridge was sub' mitted and signed. WATER FOR CARMARTHEN RUTAT,. A communication was received from the Carmar- then Rural District Council with reference to water supply, in which they agreed to accept the Council's terms waiving their condition as to a minimum supply. le' On the motion of Mr. David Davies, it was agreed to ask them to pay C50 in addition to the first amount named. This, it is believed, had reference to the cost of laying the pipes. DEVELOPING LLANDEBIE. A lengthy report from Mr. Evan Jones, the sur- veyor, having reference to the development of Llan- debie, was under consideration. The Surveyor brought forward suggestions for sewering sections in Brynamman from the Post Office to the River Amman with cast iron pipes, the frontagers to be asked to make contributions towards the cost. 1 After a good deal of discussion, the Surveyor was instructed to prepare plans and estimates of the cost before the apportionment was made. before the apportionment was made. Mr. Dd. Jones, builder, sent to say that he was agreeable provided the amount was reasonable, and tho other frontagers paid as well. HEAVY TRAFFIC OVER BRIDGES. It was resolved that notices be placed up prohibit- ing traffic over a certain tonnage over Llanlash Bridge.

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CARMARTHENSHIRE COAL FIELDS What has been described as the richest anthracite coalfield in the world, the Gwendraeth Valley, Car- marthenshire, has now been opened up for passenger service, thanks to the enterprise of the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway Company. The district served by this railway has developed enor- c mously during recent years, the line tapping a series of large collieries, while new pits are being sunk. In the work of adapting the line for passen- ger service, building stations, etc.. Mr. H. F. Stephens was consulting engineer, with Mr. John Eager, M.I.M.E., the resident engineer of the com- pony at Burry Port, in charge of the operations. T,Ie line runs through a beautiful district for a dis- tance of about eleven miles, and it has been ar- ranged to run a service of trains in conjunction wif, the main Great Western Railway line. Com- modious and up-to-date stations have been erected at Burry rt, Pontyeates, and Pontyberem. and halting places at Pembrey Village, Pinged," Trim- saran-road, Pcntrewydd, and Ponthenry. The company have secured powers to join up their system with the Mynydd Mawr Railway at Llanelly.

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MONOPLANE CROSSES THE CHANNEL AN HISTORIC EVENT. History more often than not is made with but little of the blare and display almost instinctively associated with the process. i\ever, surelv, was this better demonstrated than within a brief' hour on Sunday morning, when a daring Frenchman took Dover completely by surprise, crossing the Channel "per aeroplane," almost unseen and unheralded, twic3 as quickly as the swiftest mailboat and stroll- ing in to breakfast at Lord Walden Hotel, like many a more conventional cross-Channel passenger, before any, save a few dozen of the townspeople who had gone to sleep on Saturday night in a whistling gale, were aware that he had even mediated a start. To M. Bleriot and his already well-tried mono- piano "No. 11" belongs the honour of ushering in the new epoch which the transit of the Straits of Dover by a heavier-than-air machine undoubtedly begins. After a regular council of war between M. Bleriot, Mr Latham. and the port commander, it was de- cided that the two available torpedo-boats should be placed at the disposal of Mr. Latham, while a I torpedo-boat destroyer was told off to accompany M. Bleriot upon his flight to Dover. When Mr. Latham left his rival at midnight for Sangatte the wind was gradually falling, and foretold a calm i morning. M. Bleriot. determined to start at the break of dawn and steal a march upon Mr. Latham. After a short sleep he rose at three o'clock, and went to Les Baraques. His aeroplane was quickly brought out from its shed and taken to the middle of the j field. M. Bleriot, who, owing to an injured foot, has beei limping, threw away his walking sticks, de- claring, while taking his seat in the apparatus, "I shall not use them until I have been in England." He then. carefully examined the machine, and set th.? motor running. A ten minutes' trial showed that evervthing was in working order. M. Bleriot gave instructions for the aeroplane to be taken to the point fixed for the start. The machinery whirred again. "Let go, al," shoutW Bleriot, and he aeroplane glided rapidly down the hill. then rose triumphant over the tele- graph wire, flew for a few minutes across the Dunes, and headed straight out to sea. She was soon^ lost to sight far in the distance. All that could be seen was the smoke of the torpedo destroyer attempting to keep up with the aeroplane. News of M. Bleriot's departure. completely sur- prised Mr. Latham, who was sleeping at the Hotel de La Plage, at Sangatte. He had just got6p, and all he and M. Levavasseur could do was to watch their rival disappearing towards the English coast. When the news of M. Bleriot's success reached Sangatte the crowds outside the Latham shed raised enthusiastic cheers. Mr. Latham, who had set his heart upon being first to fly the Channel, burst into tears and cried like a child. He was very keen upon making a start at seven o'clock, and his Antoinette was even brought out to the cliffs. M. Levavasseur, however, strongly opposed the attempt, as a strong wind had sprung up. A witness of the landing at Dover says that police- men on duty near the water-side, coastguards, and the soldiers at Dover Castle, together with a few j early-morning anglers on the pier, and one or two pressmen, were the only persons fortunate enough to witness the conclusion of the flight over the sea I harbour and Dover Castle. The flying machine first appeared seaward to the anglers on the pier-head like an immense hawk. but so rapid was its approach that it was but a few minutes before the reality of the flying object w as deciphered. There was an im- mediate abandonment of their occupation bv the anglers, tackle was quickly got in and stowed away an I all eyes and attention were concentrated on the rapidly-nearing flying machine. It approached Dover at a high speed, and on getting above the cliffs turned slightly eastward in the direction of St. Margaret's, then swerved and sailed gracefully intc the valley between the castle and the cliff. It was all very simple and unostentatious. There wa? w) reception, and a waiting motor-car quickly whipped the flying man out of the fcrrip of interviewers, and away to a much-needed breakfast. A pressman made an early call on the mayor and deputy-mayor with the news, and as quicklv as possible they proceeded to the Lord Walden Hotel, where they heartily congratulated the aviator and offered him a welcome on behalf of Dover and the country at large. The news of the great flight quickly spread, and the good people of Dover expressed their feeling-, in the matter of siren calls and other signals. AT roads led to Northfall Meadow, photographers and cinematograph operators Tie latter very crestfallen) leading the way. Three policemen soon had their work cut out, inasmuch as the cuno-collector was there in strength, and succeeded in annexing por- tions of the wood from the framework and other trifles Other individuals left their autographs on the wings for M. Bleriot's future edification \0t.that ffte,rnoon left for Cala« on board the tiench torpeao boat which followed him He Kindly gave permission for the public to view the machine on feunday at a charge of f>d. 'per head the proceeds being devoted to the Dover Police So pital 0rPhan Funds and the Dover Victoria. A proposal has been made to erect a monument \\Vr OffW he,landed> but consent of the V\ ar (Jixico "will first bpi necessary. Jfa!haln ma.de hls second attempt to cross the Channel by aeroplane on Tuesday last, but after a brdliant effort failed when success seemed within his grasp, the machine falling into the sea off the end of Dover Pier. Mr. Latham, who was rescued by a steam pinnace from the Atlantic Fleet sus- tained somewhat severe injuries to his face The flight was in every way a marvellous one, the monoplane having only occupied twenty minutes 11 was iaunched off from the French ? i" the, mof unfortunate mishan which brought an end to the flight when the aviator had covered about twenty miles. The rate of progress, therefore, had been much greater than Bleriot's therefore, had been much greater than Bleriot's I successful flight, amounting to a mile a minute.

STRATA FLORIDA ABBEY INTERESTING HISTORICAL SKETCH. Strata Florida Abbey, Cardiganshire, otherwise described as "The Westminster of Wales" was re-* cently the scene of another interesting countv cently the scene of another interesting countv ) gathering. A committee has been formed with the object of preserving and safeguarding ancient and historical institutions of this kind in the county, and also of stimulating interest in them. The pre- sent proceedings were held under the auspices of this committee. of which the Rev. Evan Jones (vicar of Strata FloridaJ is chairman, the Rev. J. F. Lloyd (vicar of Llanilar), secretary, and Mr. Edward Evans, J.P. (Aberystwyth), treasurer. The gather- ing was presided over by Colonel Davies-E\-ans (lord- lieutenant of the county), and there were also pre- sent Mr. R. J. R. Loxdale. Castle Hill; Professor Green. Lampeter: the Rev. W. M. M^orcan-Jones and Mrs. Jones, Washington the Chief Constable ot Cardiganshire; Mr. George Eyre Evans, Abervst wyth; the Rev. T. W illiams, Abergwynfi; the Rev. D. Caron Rees, Clydach. Swansea; the Rev. T Parry, Glyntawe; the Rev. E. R. Davies, Dowlais; the Rev. J. EVans, Neath, and others. Professor Tyrrell Green, of St. David's College, Lampeter, described in an interesting manner, by means of diagrams and from actual examples the chief characteristics of the architecture of Cistercian monasteries by which Order Strata Florida Abbey was founded. The west wall of the abbey, which sti'l stands, affords striking examples of the'rounded and pointed arch. which furnished proof, if such were needed, that the building was erected in the transition period from the Norman to the Gothic style of architecture. The Rev. E. J. Davies (Capel Bangor) in an in- structive Webli address said the abbey was erected through the generosity of the Welsh Princes. A strong Welsh feeling animated the monks, which w'i s seen clearly in the sympathy evinced by them toward Welshmen and Welsh aspirations. They also I at all times took the side of the Welsh against the oppression of their Saxon and Norman foes. The first abbot was a Welshman, and as time went on the national ardour increased, as was proved by the friendly relations existing between the monks and the bards of Ceredigion. At Strata Florida Abbey lived the famous bard and genealogist Gutyn Owain. who flourished about the middle of the' fifteenth century. It was also said that Philip Brvdydd. another well-known bard, who lived in the thir- teenth century, spent a great deal of his time at the abbey, while the last resting-place of Dafydd ap Gwilym was, according to tradition, within the pre- cincts of the histdric building. The Hev. W. M. Morgan-Jones. M.A., of St. Saviour's. Washington, a former minor canon at Bangor Cathedral, gave an interesting review of the historical events which led up to the establishment )f the Cistercian monasteries in England and Wales. Strata Florida Abbey, he said, when at the height of its fame and influence, marked a period of unpre- cedented unity among Welshmen. It was also an age of great men and of great ideals. The influence of the monks was to be felt even to the present day for it was ihey who taught agriculture to the Welsh people. During the proceedings the Tregaron Male Voice Party, under the conductorship of Mr. P. W. Rees. rendered selections of music.

LLANDOVERY FRIDAY, July 23rd.-Before Messrs. D. Jones- Lewis (in the chair), C. P. Lewis. B. Evans, and Cyril F. Davies. DRUNK AND INCAPABLE. Hannah Rees, no fixed abode, was charged with the above offence. P.S. Deans said that on the night of the 22nd July, at 11.15, he found defendant lying helplessly drunk at the top of Orchard-street in the middle of the road. As she was incapable of taking care of herself, he locked Her up. The Deputy Chief Constable (Mr. J. Evans) said that defendant was last before the Court in 1907 oil a charge of being drunk and disorderly. She was ordered to pay 10s. inclusive. Lizzie Mary Griffiths, this being her first appear- ance, was let off with a caution, on a charge of drunkenness. AFFILIATION. Jennie Edwards, Stone-street, applied for an affili- ation order against William Davies, who she stated was a servant at Abergwenlais Farm. The usual order was made. CAMPING ON THE HIGHWAY. A batch of four gipsies were charged by P.C. Thomas with camping on the highway in the parish of Cilycwm. Their names were given as Thomas Jones, Richard Jones, John Evans, and Thomas Davies. Only John Evans appeared personally. The others were represented by their women folk, one of whom, a lady of Amazonian proportions, had her head swathed in bandages. The Bench decided to issue warrants in the cases of the absent Nomads. Defendant Evans said that the spot was an old camping ground, and he was under the impression that the gipsies had acquired a right to use it when they came that way. The police stated that they proceeded to the spot in consequence of a message received by telephone. P.S. Deans said the road was very narrow at the- spot where defendant Evans had encamped. Scarce- ly a week passed without their receiving complaints from farmers and others throughout the district concerning gipsies and their doings. They poached, 'ng destroyed hedges, and did other damage to property. fc In fact. they had become a perfect nuisance. Defendant was ordered to pay 5s. and costs.

TARIFF REFORM NOTES [BY HEXRY LOXGSTAFF.] LIBERAL CONVERTS. Liberal Members of Parliament are now advocat- ing our policy that Foreigners should pay for send- ing their goods here. One is Mr. Brooklehurst, who said he would like a. duty on foreign silk. He represents Macclcsfield, where they make silk. and ho sees the force of it. The other is a member for Kent, who urges a duty on Foreign hops. Then there is the Liberal M.P., Mr. Mond, who talks Free Trade, but when he has to consider his shareholders he goes in for protection, and says it is in their interests. HYNDHAM AND THE FATHERLAND. In a letter to the "Daily Mail," Mr. Hyndham writes:—"I am not a Protectionist, and I am per- fectly well aware that Germany is not a rich country. But I defy Mr. Chiozza Money to show me any town in the Fatherland where there is the same amount of slumdom and hopeless degraded misery and squalor, in proportion to the population, that I can show him in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, or Dundee, after two full generations of capitalist Free Trade." SOCIALISTS AND THE NUMBER OF WORKERS IN GERMANY AND BRITAIN. On the 15th of January, 1907, at the last General Election in Germany, the Social Democratic Party issued a manifesto in which it proclaimed: "We have in Germany not too large but too small a number of workers. This may be seen from the fact that every year foreign workers are imported into Germany by the hundred thousand." Compare this with the statement made last week by the leaders of the Socialist Party in this country, viz., that we could do without one-third of our people, and one sees how much better off the Ger- man workers are than our own. THE BANKRUPTCY OF FREE TRADE. I have no space available for following all the other proposals of the Budget, the outstanding fea- ture of which is the apparent impotence of our "Free Trade" system to respond to the growing re- quirements of the Empire. We cannot go on relying on the income tax and relying upon tea, tobacco, and drink for ever; and the fact that a "Free Trade" Chancellor is practically compelled to do so in a fine weapon in the hands of the Tariff Reformer.—(H. W. Bottomley, M.P., "Radical" in "John Bull"). Any readers desiring information upon the sub- ject of Tariff Reform should write Henry Longstaff, South Wales Tariff Reform Federation, "Wrestern Mail" Buildings, Cardiff.

Rural District Council The monthly meeting of the Carmarthen Rural District Council was held at the Carmarthen Guild- hall on Saturday. Mr. David John (vice-chairman) presided. "PROFITS." A lengthy discussion took place over the claim for Income Tax on the "profits" of the various water works. The Clerk said that the "profits," as they were called, were sums set aside for the payment of old debts to the Council in the case of Ferryside and elsewhere. Mr. W. J. Thomas suggested a deputation to the Surveyor of Taxes with the object of seeing if they could not get him to withdraw the claim. Mr. B. Phillips said that if they delayed they would be sold up. Mr. W. J. Thomas—If some of the members were sold up. it would be a good thing. g Mr. B. Phillips-I know (laughter). The matter was deferred. THE SANITARY INSPECTORSHIP. A letter was read from the Local Government Beard approving of the proposals by the Carmar- then Rural District Council in regard to the ap- pointment of inspectors of nuisances in their dis- trict so far as the salaries were concerned. As to the proposed appointment of Mr. W. E. Jones, the Board observed that he does not possess a certificate of the R.S.I, or other similar body. The Board wished to be informed in detail of the ground upon which the District Council considered him qualified for the post, and they wished to be furnished with copies of his testimonials. The Board also desired to be furnished with a list of other candidates for the appointment with a statement of the qualifica- tions of each. c Mr. B. Phillil)s-Thev want the bundle up I see. The Clerk said that he could send them up the documents; but lie would like to know what he should say as to the reasons which induced the Council to appoint him. A letter was read from Mr. Jones, the appointed carAlidate, who said that he would not be allowed to sit until he had had "practical experience," and he learned that the first examination at which he would be eligible would be the October examination at Liverpool. The Council approved of this proposal, and it was left to the Clerk to reply to the letter. A COLLIERY CROSSING. The Committee which had gone into the matter recommended that the company which had recently applied should be allowed to construct the proposed tramway across the road at Clos-issaf on condition that they indemnified the Council against all claims in respect thereof, and paid a rent of 5s. a year. NEW ROADS. The Surveyor (Mr. Gomer Henry) reported that the road from Cwmbach to Tanerdy, in Llangen- deirtie parish, was in a good state except in certain respects which he pointed out. It was agreed to take over the road, subject to these repairs being carried out. The Surveyor reported that the Pibwr road (Llan- arthnev) was in a good state of repair, and it was decided to take It over. THE TIP FIRE. Mr. Dudley W illiams-Drummond, the agent to Earl Cawdor, wrote that he and the mineral agent had both urged the tenant at Penygroes to attend to the extinction of the fire at the old colliery tip on his land. In answer to a further letter, Mr. Drummond stated that the tenant was Mr. John Young, of Penygroes. LAUGHARNE DRAINAGE. The Surveyor (Mr. E. Morgan) reported that the drai-r had been completed from Newbridge, Laugharne, as far as Mr. Morse's stables. The questions of the various water supplies were considered in committee.

HIGH PEAK ELECTION.-The keen fight in the High Peak Division of Derbyshire has resulted in the re-election of Mr. 0. Partington. His majority, like those of other Radical candidates in recent bve-elections, has suffered a considerable reduction. Mr. Profumo polled over 600 votes more than when he stood for the constituency in 1906. Mr. Pro- fumo regarded the result, he said, as a blow to the tottering Government. He confidently anticipated a victory in the near future. Result:— Mr. Oswald Partington (R.). 5,619 Mr. A. Profumo (U.) 5,272 Radical majority. 347 Radical majority in 1906, 796; reduction in Radical majority, 449; increase in Unionist poll, 610. Previ- ous ElectionF :-1906: 0 Partington (R.). 5,458; A. Profumo (U.), 4,662; Radical majority, 796. 1900: O. Partington (R.), 4,591; S. Roberts (U.), 4,432; Radical majority, 159. 1895: Col. W. Sidebottom (U.), 4,671; A. G. Svmonds (R.), 4,164; Unionist majority. 507. 1892: Col. W Sidebottom (V.), 4,609; J. F. Cheetham (R.), 4,243; Unionist majority, 366.

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